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Faith Leaders: Include Immigrants in COVID-19 Protection

224 faith-based organizations and 1,025 faith leaders sent a letter to the Trump administration, Congress, and Governors, telling them that “immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers must be included in our emergency response [to COVID-19] if we are to assist everyone who is in need.” The organizations and individuals span forty-six states plus the District of Columbia.

Abdicating Responsibility on Venezuelan TPS

Today marks one year since the Department of Homeland Security brushed off concerns from non-governmental organizations about the conditions in Venezuela and the need for a Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation for this country. 

A year later, another one million people have been forced to flee Venezuela, and the Trump administration continues to dither and delay action. If trends continue, Venezuela will soon become the largest refugee crisis in the world. 

COVID-19: Faith Groups Call for End to Medical Prejudice Against Immigrants

Washington, DC – Now is a time to come together–U.S. born citizens, immigrants, and refugees–and recognize that we are all part of one race, the human race. We are stronger together, and we will get through this challenging time together.  The Interfaith Immigration Coalition is concerned about all members of […]